Uganda once called "the pearl of Africa" has recently been rebranded to "Uganda gifted by nature" The word " Gifted " in the brand tagline reflects Uganda's extraordinary natural richness and cultural diversity, as well as the talents and abilities of the people - all bestowed as a gift to the world. " Nature " is seen as the giver of Uganda 's uniqueness- dependent on human protection to preserve its uniqueness for future generations.

[Guardian] Apart from Cross Rivers State, which has successfully launched itself into the league of top tourism destinations in Africa with the yearly Carnival Calabar, if there's any other state in Nigeria that has what it takes to play big in the sector, then it is Plateau State. (AllAfrica)

[Concord] Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has urged African leaders to collaborate effectively and showcase their tourism potentials in order to foster socio-cultural cohesion among Africa countries. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] African airlines posted about six per cent rise in demand for airline passenger transport as demand slows globally in September 2018, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). (AllAfrica)

[Namibia Economist] The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and the government have embarked upon an upgrading project currently estimated to be worth N$245 million to ease congestion at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). (AllAfrica)

[Guardian] Nairobi national park, also known as Kifaru Ark meaning "Rhinoceros Sanctuary", is one of Kenya's rhinoceros sanctuaries. The national park is the first park in Kenya which was established in 1946. The park is located seven kilometres south of the centre of Nairobi, Kenya. (AllAfrica)

[Foroyaa] Gambian President Adama Barrow, visited four hotels owned by Gambian entrepreneurs and currently under construction, as he aspires to see the tourism industry contribute beyond a stagnant 20% to GDP. The President said having many Gambians in the sector, will create more benefits to ordinary Gambians, which is in line with Government's plans to limit capital flight; that a massive investment from Gambians in the sector, will foster a strong linkage between tourism and other domestic sectors of the economy, (AllAfrica)

[Nyasa Times] The World Travel Market (WTM), one of global largest travel shows has recognised Malawi's efforts in developing sports tourism, highlighting the Orbis Challenge as the "the most intriguing triathlon". (AllAfrica)

[New Zimbabwe] Victoria Falls -A councillor has raised the red flag over the possible poisoning of the entire town's residents and tourists by malicious elements if a water pump station which services the resort town continues to be left without security to guard it. (AllAfrica)

[Addis Fortune] Ethiopia has significant potential to create a competitive tourism industry, given the nation's long history and lingo-cultural diversity. But poor management of the industry is exacting a heavy toll, writes Asrat Begashaw. (AllAfrica)

[Leadership] The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria is safe for foreigners carry out business and tourist activities unlike the situation before President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office in 2015. (AllAfrica)

[SNA] Khartoum -The National Assembly Monday unanimously approved a report of its transport, roads and bridges committee on provisional order of the Civil Aviation Act for the year 2018, which has tackled the challenges relating to the arrangements, the provision of services at airports and preparation of intervals at Khartoum Airport. (AllAfrica)

[New Era] Omalindi -Hopes to possibly get redress by a farmer in Oshikoto Region who lost some goats to unknown predators were shattered yesterday when officials from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism informed her, she will not get compensation for her eight goats. (AllAfrica)

[East African] When Kenya Airways flight KQ02 touched down at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York on October 28 -- making it the fifth African carrier serving the US market -- its managers and Kenya government officials were hoping that their experiment with a daily flight would yield positive returns on a route that has been rated as a low-revenue earner with a high load factor. (AllAfrica)

[East African] Uganda Airlines will have to wait even longer to take to the skies after engine maker Rolls-Royce announced potential delays in delivery of their new Airbus A330eo aircraft. Another regional carrier, RwandAir, will have to wait too. (AllAfrica)

[SAnews.gov.za] Community -based tourism has received a massive boost with the recent launch of WOWZULU, an initiative that seeks to create inclusive tourist destinations that serve as a best-case South African model for the sector. (AllAfrica)

[East African] Having worked in a formal environment since she was 21, at 46 Sarah Davis decided to shelve her lucrative career as a risk manager in Australia to paddle a kayak down the Nile River - from its source in the Nyungwe Forest of Rwanda all the way to where it meets the Mediterranean Sea, 6,853km later, going through Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt. (AllAfrica)

[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) on Wednesday met tourism industry players over pricing, the state of tourism and to find ways of manoeuvring the prevailing economic challenges in the sector. (AllAfrica)